Mango Menaskai (sweet And Sour Mango Curry)

Mango Menaskai, also known as Sweet and Sour Mango Curry, is a traditional dish from Mangalurean Cuisine that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the tanginess of tamarind and the heat of red chilies. This flavorful curry is a delightful combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Vegan Gluten Free Main Course Mangalurean Mango Curry Spicy Sweet And Sour
Mango Menaskai (sweet And Sour Mango Curry)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 tablespoon jaggery (or brown sugar)
  • 1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in 1/2 cup warm water
  • 4-5 dried red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
  2. Add the diced mangoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Extract the pulp from the soaked tamarind and add it to the pan along with the water. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add grated coconut and jaggery to the pan. Mix everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the flavors blend well.
  5. Remove from heat and let the curry cool down before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
2g
Fat
3g
Fiber
5g

Supplies

Pan Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Mango Menaskai pairs perfectly with steamed rice or Indian breads like roti or naan.

Tips & tricks

Adjust the quantity of red chilies and jaggery based on your spice tolerance and the sweetness of the mangoes.

Cost

$8